Landscape Ink on paper; with dated signature of the artist reading "Renzi wuyue Wang Jiqian"

Curator: This is C. C. Wang’s Landscape, painted in 1972. The location of this artwork is the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: Immediately, I’m struck by the almost aggressive texture. It feels less like a serene landscape and more like a psychological projection. Curator: Wang's work after his move to the United States reflected a deep engagement with literati painting and traditional Chinese art theories. Editor: The towering forms definitely evoke the sublime, that sense of awe mixed with terror. Is this a comment on displacement, perhaps? Curator: Perhaps, though it also reflects the changing landscape of Chinese art during the Cultural Revolution and the artist’s evolving relationship with his homeland. Editor: These symbols are complex. The dark ink and heavy brushwork seem to channel both personal and collective anxieties. Curator: It's interesting how the painting, while rooted in historical tradition, also speaks to the sociopolitical tensions of its time. Editor: I find myself pondering what this landscape represents, both to Wang and within the wider cultural consciousness.